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Poster Print : Railway accident at Little Salkeld, July 1933
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Railway accident at Little Salkeld, July 1933
Train derailed in a railway accident at Little Salkeld station on the Settle to Carlisle line, 10 July 1933. The London, Midland & Scottish Railways Carlisle to London express was derailed when it hit three wagons which had been mistakenly shunted across its path. The driver of the freight train was killed and 35 passengers and staff injured
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Media ID 10375034
© A National Railway Museum / Science & Society Picture Libr
Accident Cumberland Cumbria Little Sal Little Salkeld Wreckage
18x24 inch Poster Print
Relive history with our captivating Railway Accident at Little Salkeld Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This vintage photograph, sourced from the National Railway Museum, takes you back in time to July 1933 when a tragic railway accident occurred at Little Salkeld station on the Settle to Carlisle line. Witness the London, Midland & Scottish Railways Carlisle to London express derailed in this evocative image, perfect for transport enthusiasts, historians, or anyone who appreciates a piece of railway history. Bring this intriguing moment into your home or office and start a conversation with our high-quality, museum-grade poster print.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the aftermath of a devastating railway accident that occurred on July 10,1933, at Little Salkeld station on the Settle to Carlisle line in Cumberland, Cumbria. The London, Midland & Scottish Railways Carlisle to London express train was tragically derailed when it collided with three wagons that had been mistakenly shunted onto its path. The impact resulted in the loss of life for the freight train's driver and left 35 passengers and staff injured. The image showcases the sheer wreckage caused by this horrific incident. Twisted metal frames and scattered debris serve as haunting reminders of the immense force unleashed during the collision. It is a stark visual representation of both human error and its catastrophic consequences. Little Salkeld stands frozen in time within this photograph, forever marked by tragedy. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of how quickly lives can be altered by unforeseen circumstances. It also pays tribute to those affected by this disaster – from those who lost their lives or were injured to their families and loved ones left behind. Preserved by the National Railway Museum, this print immortalizes an event that shook not only Little Salkeld but also reverberated throughout railway history. It serves as a somber reminder of our responsibility to prioritize safety measures within transportation systems while honoring those whose lives were forever changed on that fateful day in July 1933.
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